Archive of posts with tag 'Jazz Alley'
Wasn’t sure what to expect with Lee Ritenour on a Thursday. Perhaps there might be a small crowd? Are people still into him in 2026? Well, the answer turned out...
Stellar show to a packed, appreciative house, celebrating Ray Brown. Lots of tunes, lots of stories as each player had a go with the mic to tell stories about Brown...
Fun show to a full house. He’s been coming to Jazz Alley since 1975. Damn. Perennial favorite indeed. Lots of great players in the current configuration of 8 guys on...
They play @jazz_alley every year. Lucky Seattle. Rightfully dubbed all stars. Consider the folks they’ve collectively played with: Blood, Sweat and Tears, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, Billy Cobham, James Taylor,...
Virtuosity isn’t a term that should be thrown around lightly, but Eldar’s reputation lived up to prose surrounding his playing. Fun night at Jazz Alley, which was looking very festive...
Was billed as one of the greatest drummers and didn’t disappoint: school was in session fer sure. Really a monster player. Crazy kit, including two snare drums, a synth pad,...
Caught the second set on Friday night, pretty sparse crowd, but enough there to make it feel intimate. Set was straight up bebop, head, solos, trading eights, head. Drummer swung...
Dr. John did his Dr. John thing last night to a packed house at Jazz Alley. Not sure if he’s sold out for the weekend or not; if it isn’t,...
Bettye Lavette mesmerizing last night, living up to her billing as “emotionally charged soul maven.” At 66, she commanded the stage with such warmth, wit and verve, not to mention...
Go see James Farm tonight/tomrrow ‘cause they were off the hook last night, just like last year: super hero players, rock star musicians, jazz virtuosos tearin it up. Good sized...
Super group of players at Jazz Alley right now in a rare configuration that may not be seen again. Known as Spectrum Road, Jack Bruce, John Medeski, Vernon Reid and...
Pearl Django with Martin Taylor was a sound feast. Their two hour set was at once captivating and entertaining, laid back yet complex and nuanced, with lots of interaction between...
